Knit Rite

How many of you are finding that our patient population is much larger? Well I am. Just last week I had a call for a shrinker for a trans -tibial amputee that was over 400 lbs. The problem is the large circumference difference between the knee and the thigh and the inability to keep the top of the shrinker from rolling down.  As I stressed over this, I thought about using an AK shrinker  and uitilize the belt to hold it up, but the AK shrinker is a straight tube and would not handle the large taper from the thigh to the distal end.  Well it just happens that we make a lower extremity dressing retention and compression garment that is modeled after our AK shrinker but is tapered to go down over the shin and onto the forefoot.  As it turned out the lower extremity dressing retention and compression garment worked great. The top was large enough to contain the entire thigh, the belt was long enough to go around the waist, and the taper was just right to provide compression on the residual limb. We chose to stitch the distal end to give a custom look but you could just add a bone ring distally to close. Try it out , it may help solve a problem. Good Luck!

Doyle, Knit-Rite Technical Director, CP

To everyone that stopped by at AAOPA, thank you!  To those of you that weren’t able to make it, we hope to see at another meeting soon!

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The Knit Rite Sterling Prosthetic Sock was first developed in 1921.  Since that time, the finest materials have been combined with the most innovative technologies to create a premier prosthetic sock.  The Sterling Prosthetic sock features a reinforced toe, a more rounded toe and the absence of any open stitching.  All Sterling Socks are treated with a colored thread at the hem so the patient can determine the ply after washing. 

Sterling Prosthetic Socks are available in Wool, Sterling Stretch, or Cotton.  The Sterling Wool sock is a blend of virgin domestic wool and Australian wool.  This blend provides the right about amount of stretch while still being soft.  One and two ply socks are 100% Australian wool.  Both are machine washable. 

The Sterling Stretch Sock contains Cool-Max and Lycra so the sock conforms to the shape of the limb.  The Cool-Max also allows for moisture wicking.  This sock is fleeced on the inside which adds further comfort.

Cotton Sterling Prosthetic Socks are absorbent and hold their shape.  Shrinkage is minimal and can be mash washed. 

For more information about the Knit-Rite’s Sterling Prosthetic Socks or to find a provider, please visit us online.

Check out this great article about pregnancy and parenting as an amputee.  It’s inspiring!

http://360oandp.com/Health–Wellness-Pregnancy–Parenting.aspx

Science is finally catching up to science fiction!  Researchers at  South Methodist University are beginning to develop a “develop a two-way fiber optic communication between prosthetic limbs and peripheral nerves.”  The goal is to interface a prosthetic limb with the human nervous system so the limb would not only move more realistically, but also “feel” heat and pressure.  It’s just amazing what science can do! 

Check out the full article at oandp.com!